We have an exciting new role for an Audit Manager to work for our local authority client based SE/Kent borders.
This is a full time (36 hours) temporary role starting asap until end of June initially with potential to be extended paying:
1. £24.46 per hour PAYE
2. £31.31 per hour Umbrella
Purpose
The Audit Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of allocated elements of the audit plan, leading a team of auditors to deliver. The Audit Manager will ensure that weaknesses in the system of internal control are identified through assurance / consultancy work and recommendations made to management to rectify and reduce risk. The Audit Manager will ensure the delivery of the annual Counter Fraud plan. The Audit Manager will ensure that the work of the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud teams is reliable and delivered to a high standard. The Audit Manager will also assist in the delivery of the Council's risk management framework.
Strategy
The Audit Manager will assist the Head of Assurance in delivering the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud strategies. The Audit Manager will assist in the development of annual Internal Audit and Counter Fraud plans. The Audit Manager will monitor the delivery of the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud plans against agreed performance indicators and report regularly to the Head of Assurance.
Direction
The postholder will form part of a team that reports directly to the Head of Assurance. The Audit Manager will act as line manager for agreed audit and counter fraud projects across the Councils' services and ensuring that work meets appropriate professional and quality standards.
Implementation
The Audit Manager will take a lead role in the delivery of a bespoke audit and consultancy service to ensure maximum value for money across complex high risk areas. The Audit Manager will undertake extensive research, plan and prepare terms of reference for high risk, strategic areas in agreement with Council's Service Managers prior to the commencement of any engagement taking advice from the Head of Assurance if necessary. The Audit Manager will adopt a strategic risk management approach and give consideration to the risks identified by Services, work in conjunction with the management team to ensure that controls adequately address the risks. The Audit Manager will commission and oversee complex testing, observation, analysis, interviews and documentary reviews to determine the adequacy of the process under review. The Audit Manager will review the work of the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud teams, ensuring that audits and investigations are delivered on time and in accordance with professional and quality standards. The Audit Manager will address fraud risks identified and make recommendations for control improvements with or without a criminal sanction. The Audit Manager will provide advice on internal audit, financial control and fraud preventative measures to Council services.
Organisational Control and Development
The Audit Manager will, in consultation with the Head of Assurance, keep under review and develop the structures, procedures and working methods for which the post holder is responsible to ensure an integrated, effective and efficient approach to the delivery of the internal audit, counter fraud and risk management functions. The Audit Manager will ensure that working practices and processes are developed that maximise the use of new technology to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services.
Staff Management and Development
The Audit Manager will line manage, lead, advise, mentor and guide audit and counter fraud staff and act as a mentor to new and inexperienced staff. The Audit Manager will ensure that staff are managed, appraised and developed, and that effective arrangements are made for the training and development of all staff within the department so as to meet service needs and to provide equality of opportunity for all employees.
Personal Effectiveness
The Audit Manager will:
1. Deal promptly with all matters requiring the post holder's personal attention.
2. Be fully conversant with relevant statutory provisions and the Council's constitution, processes and procedures.
3. Develop the full range of managerial and professional skills and knowledge to satisfy the requirements of the post.
4. Establish and develop effective working relationships.
5. Keep fully informed of the latest developments in respect of legislation, regulations and accountancy and audit regulations, risk management and assurance relevant to the Council and audit techniques relevant to the role.
Organisation
The Audit Manager will be part of a team that comprises a Head of Assurance, Audit Manager, Principal Auditor, Senior Auditor, Auditor and Trainee Auditor. The Audit Manager will carry out complex audits and consultancy work without supervision and in consultation with the Head of Assurance. The Audit Manager will supervise the delivery of the annual audit plans approved by the General Purpose and Audit Committee. The Audit Manager and Head of Assurance will supervise and sign off the stages of the audit review and reports before they are issued to clients. The Audit Manager has an important role in the delivery of the Council's risk management framework and the maintenance of risk registers.
Additional Information
The postholder will support and deputise for the Head of Assurance in respect of Audit, Counter Fraud and Risk Management matters.
If you're looking for more information and your next role in internal audit management, apply today.
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